I use a roll top dry bag when I'm going in on horses. I honestly can't remember the manufacturer because they are so old. I bought them in 2008 when I made my first trip in the Boundary Waters in MN and have used them several times since on hunts and fishing trips. They are really durable. I...
I hunted in 75/751 a few years ago during first rifle near the Vallecito Reservoir. I don't remember the terrain being as bad as some of the places I've been to. I remember there being a decent amount of outfitters in the area and a lot of locals on horses. Your archery hunt will probably have...
You can just buy a preference point. You need to enter the code for a preference point as your first choice and then you can ignore choices 2-4 if you are not planning on hunting this year. I don't remember exactly what the code is but its easy to find on the DOW website.
Try to find a mentor if possible. You will learn SO much faster if you have someone teaching you the basics.
I know its been said here before but be prepared to take care of the elk if you get lucky. Killing an elk in the backcountry (especially if you are alone) is no joke. Many people...
Hey everyone,
I've been lurking on this site for quite some time and this seems like a good time for a first post. I wanted to let everyone know Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is starting a chapter in WI. For the WI guys out there we sure could use more members and help. Big Fin started a...